Job Title : Technical Writer
Location : Mountain View CA 94043
Duration : 12 Months
Job Description :
- Produce accurate clearly presented consistent instructions for use (IFU) for medical device robotic systems and instruments; receive general instructions on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments; can be mentored by a more experienced writer; use professional concepts and skills; apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
Essential Job Duties :
Plan write and edit instructions for use (IFU) for medical device systems and instruments including large system manuals instrument manuals and ship-with literature using Adobe FrameMaker Adobe InDesign or extensible markup language (XML)Collaborate with department team members and with cross-functional team Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to research and develop content for instructions for use and validate content.Own document creation from inception to completionWork to ensure compliance with FDA and regulatory guidelines.Work with interaction designers and technical illustrators to develop documentation images including raster and vector images.Conduct validation and verification of technical documentationUnderstand documentation control steps to release final documentation.May participate in product development core teams as representative for technical publications.Serve as lead writer on projects and mentor other writers.Keep abreast of the basic requirements for compliance in own area of work and complies with those requirements. Participate as required in training on regulatory issues affecting your own area of work and share learned expertise with others. Bring regulatory compliance questions / issues to the attention of management.Adhere to policies procedures and quality documents. Collaborate with project team members to share knowledge and best practices.Required Skills and Experience5 to 8 years technical writing experience in a hardware software biotechnology or medical environment including documentation for a highly technical audience.Strong experience with current versions of standard authoring tools including Adobe FrameMaker or Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat preferred.Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop or equivalent desirableExcellent communication skills required.Strong writing and grammar skills in areas of content development and writing style. Analytical ability to swiftly grasp and effectively communicate complex scientific and engineering concepts.Organizational skills and ability to manage deliverables under tight deadlines set priorities and manage time effectively.Familiarity with XML Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) and content management systems strongly preferred.Software skills that include troubleshooting moderate FrameMaker and InDesign issues; updating or improving an existing document template; troubleshooting online help software errors with minimal assistance; creating error-free PDF files.Verbal communication skills that include responding calmly under pressure and leading content review meetings that result in document approval.Required Education and TrainingBachelors degree in technical writing communications professional writing English or equivalent experience preferred. Certificate in technical writing desirable.Preferred Skills and Experience :
Understanding of mechanical concepts and complex mechanical devices preferredUnderstanding of localization process preferred#CareerBuilder #Monster #Dice #Indeed #LinkedIn
Key Skills
Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1